Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 731699 · MC-334500
PIP TRANSPORT LLC
4 power unitsavg 6.6 yrRegional · 5 statesMEMPHIS, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-334500 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority2828 yr active
since 1998Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo100.0100.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is PIP TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?
Is PIP TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? PIP TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 731699, MC-334500) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MEMPHIS, TN, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 11 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
PTPIP TRANSPORT LLC 74
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Safety
11 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 100.0% (24-mo)3 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)5 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
66.7% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 4-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 4
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 5
- Annualized
- ≈3 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance6 · 3 OOS
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving5
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance2 · 1 OOS
- 393.43 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance1
- 393.70 Coupling devices / fifth wheelVehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
- 393.78 Windshield wipersVehicle Maintenance1
- 393.100 Cargo securement (general)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance1
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 13 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+9 earlier
Ace American · 99–01
Carolina · 02–09
Maxum · 09–11
Mid-century · 11–13
Canal · 14–17
Prime · 21–24
19982026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
15 insurer eras · collapsed from 30 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | May 2025 → May 2026 | $750k | 1 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | May 2024 → May 2025 | $750k | 1 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2021 → May 2024 | $750k | 3 |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | May 2020 → May 2020 | $750k | 2 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2019 → May 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2018 → Jul 2018 | $750k | 1 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2017 → Mar 2018 | $750k | 1 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Mar 2014 → Mar 2017 | $750k | 3 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2013 → Mar 2014 | $750k | 2 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | Mar 2011 → Mar 2013 | $750k | 1 |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 2009 → Mar 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Mar 2002 → Mar 2009 | $750k | 9 |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | Mar 2001 → Mar 2002 | $750k | 2 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 1999 → Mar 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | Mar 1998 → Mar 1999 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 4
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 4
- Trailers (towed)
- 5
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2005
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 5 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed55
US statesInspections · 24 mo55
MS busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
MEMPHIS, TN
Top corridor
MS ⇄ TN
Density
fewermore
05
Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3847847Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (2 trucks · 5 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 8039USDOT 313788USDOT 1161185USDOT 3847847USDOT 3190055
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)44
Observed (24 mo)44
Shared w/ other carriers22
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 2672 CHANNEL DRIVE, MEMPHIS, TN, 38113
- Mailing address
- P O BOX 13162, MEMPHIS, TN, 38113
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (901) 356-1308
- Fax
- (870) 735-6580
- jimmy.pipkin@aol.com
Registration
- Officer
- Jimmy Pipkin
- USDOT / docket
- 731699 · MC-334500
- First registered
- 02/25/1998
- Last MCS-150
- 06/17/2025 · 237,057 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 08/28/2009
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
07
Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is PIP TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
PIP TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 731699, and its motor carrier number is MC-334500.
Is PIP TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, PIP TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PIP TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
PIP TRANSPORT LLC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is PIP TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
PIP TRANSPORT LLC operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PIP TRANSPORT LLC based?
PIP TRANSPORT LLC is based in MEMPHIS, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.